Man in critical condition after attempted murder in Castlemilk

The 29-year-old was found seriously injured on Monday evening

Author: Paul KellyPublished 5th May 2020

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was attacked in Castlemilk.

The 29-year-old man was found seriously injured in Arnprior Road at around 5.30pm on Monday.

He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where his condition is described as stable but critical.

Police are treating the incident as attempted murder and have appealed for information.

Detective Sergeant Keith Runcie, of Glasgow CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was on Arnprior Road or the surrounding streets around this time who may have witnessed the attack, saw somebody running away or saw any suspicious activity to contact the police as a matter of urgency.

“I would also ask anyone with dashcam footage who was driving in the area at the time to check back and see if there is anything that could assist us in our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who may have information in connection with the attack, no matter how small they think it is, to contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 2541 of 4 May.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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